Kramer SP-10D User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

Preliminary

USER MANUAL

Model:

SP-10D

Digital Video Processor

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 2

3 Overview 3
4 Your SP-10D Digital Video Processor 4
5 Installing the SP-10D in a Rack 8
6 Connecting Your SP-10D Digital Video Processor 9

6.1 Connecting a PC 10

6.2 DIP-Switch Settings 11

7 Operating the SP-10D Digital Video Processor 12

7.1 Storing and Recalling Setups 14

7.2 Locking the Front Panel 14

8 Technical Specifications 15
9 Communication Protocol 16

Figures

Figure 1: SP-10D Digital Video Processor 5
Figure 2: Connecting the SP-10D Digital Video Processor 10
Figure 3: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 11
Figure 4: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 11

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel SP-10D Digital Video Processor 6
Table 2: Rear Panel SP-10D Digital Video Processor 7
Table 3: DIP-switch Settings 11
Table 4: Test Signals 12
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the SP-10D Digital Video Processor 15
Table 6: Protocol Definitions 16

Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups

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that are clearly

defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer SP-10D Digital Video Processor.

This product is ideal for:

• Video broadcasting and editing studios

• All postproduction uses

• Presentation applications for multi-standard/multi-format sources

use

The package includes the following items:

• SP-10D Digital Video Processor

• Null-modem adapter

• Power cord

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• This user manual

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

• Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables

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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; G ROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

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2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview

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3 Overview

The unique SP-10D is a multi-standard/multi-format broadcast quality
video processor – ProcAmp, TBC, format converter (for mixing different
types of equipment), and standards converter. It is a universal single-box
solution for all your video pr o cessi ng requirements.

In particular, the SP-10D Digital Video Processor includes the following:

• Inputs: composite video, s-Video, component video (YUV or RGB/S),

and genlock

• Outputs

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: composite video, s-Video, component video (YUV, RGsB,

RGB S , RG B H V ) , “ befo r e / a ft e r ” s p l i t - s c re e n , a n d g e n lo c k loop

• Video Standards

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: PAL-B/D/G/H/I/M/N, NTSC-3.58/4.43, SECAM

• ProcAmp functions: video gain, brightness, contrast, color, hue, and

sharpness (independent H and V)

• A full range of color control features in both YUV and RGB color

spaces

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• Four-field memory for the highest picture quality

• Timing: genlocked to an external video reference with control of

H-delay and SCH phase. Alternatively, the unit can synthesize its own
timing to provide a full time-base-corrected (TBC) output

• Individual H and V Chro ma – Luma delay

In addition, the SP-10D Digital Video Processor includes:

• 16 non-volatile me mory setups that are available for saving the settings

• Power-down save, picture freeze, and a screen splitter that provides

simultaneous "before and after" image comparison on one monitor

• Full 10-bit digital processing throughout, for the highest possi ble video

quality

Control the SP-10D:

• Using the front panel buttons and the 7-segment display

• Remotely, by RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen

system, PC, or other serial controller

1 All output formats are always available
2 The SP-10D can be used for conversion to any video standard. When transcoding between NTSC and PAL/SECAM, th e
SP-10D uses a unique adaptive processing algorithm, which produces a high quality slow- motion picture, without blurred
dynamic parts (something that commonly confuses many high-grade transcoders). The SP-10D processes "slo w" scenes using
four TV fields, and portions of "fast" scenes using two TV fields. The SP-10D combines both methods for each TV frame
3 RGB and YUV inputs, RGB and YUV outputs, and independent control of RED, GREEN and BLUE; and Y, R-Y and B-Y

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Your SP-10D Digital Video Processor

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To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding

interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching,
and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
SP-10D away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your SP-10D Digital Video Processor

Figure 1, Table 1, and Table 2 define the SP-10D Digital Video Processor.

Your SP-10D Digital Video Processor

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Figure 1: SP-10D Digital Video Processor